Thanks for the awesome fence work. It looks great Ryan! And thank you for being tidy and keeping…read moreto the schedule we talked about. We really appreciate it.

Ryan has been wanting us to give him a review,(although we weren't ready as he's been leaving us…read morehanging!) so here it goes... ...we had hired Ryan to redo both our 30 year old fence and deck back in February of 2022, and it's now JULY! with a few issues that I need to put out there for people to know exactly what he's doing to his customers and clients. I'm feeling he's being selective to people and the quality of work he wants to leave behind. This is an unacceptable (and mind blowing!) way to run a business! While it was exciting to see the new fence done, there were many issues I noticed that made me think his workers (who he BARELY supervised!) couldn't care less about paying attention to details, taking pride in their work or doing their best to help Ryan's company thrive: nails sticking out of boards, price tag stickers still on the boards, uneven placement of the boards, boards unaligned, rough and scuffed boards facing in rather than out (like I asked him to do twice!) I also need to mention that his workers should have paid a little more attention to detail considering how much we were paying for this. (Also, picking up their lunch/food trash off the side of the hill, guess I'LL DO IT!?!) When they started framing the deck, it took them some time to figure out the frame as we do have an odd shaped backyard and we also wanted to extend the deck towards the RV parking that we have. There were some small issues but it was eventually (the framing) completed. Although Ryan could have been here to supervise his workers and tell them EXACTLY what to do, they just did what they thought was needed and not what we told Ryan, so some extra work was done that didn't needed to be. While we agreed to have the TREX composite decking installed, he told us that it was hard to find the material. After constant inquiries to getting an update on the materials with constant delays and ignoring our calls in getting the materials (and seeing them at both the local Home Depot and Lowes!) he left the unfinished deck there for 3 WEEKS! 3 WEEKS. Once he DID have the material, he started to use the color board that we didn't agree on (a darker composite) and he didn't remember the 3 of us deciding on the color we wanted. So yet another delay in getting this completed. Some times his crew showed up to work on OUR home while some didn't show up at all without any communication to us. Really?! Once the deck was done, multiple issues were noticed: 3 areas that weren't aligned or straight, staples being seen (that were not removed), lack of common sense. Meaning: installing the board and pinching the drip system lines to where they don't work. Even after I specified TO RYAN that this needed to be done properly in order to work. And while the frame was open, I went ahead and installed the landscape wires throughout the frame in order to work. They worked fine when tested pre-install, now they don't due to them possibly damaging/or disconnecting the installed wires. I'm now having to redo the wires AGAIN! BOTTOM LINE: R/C Fences do lousy work, Ryan tends to make excuses after excuses and does not communicate to inquiries for updates, his crew have NO pride in their finished work, couldn't care less about other people's property, and please check out the pictures of what I'm referring to. When he FINALLY agreed to complete the 4 issues we wanted him to correct, he came on his own time and plenty of excuses to boot and not the time was asked him to arrive so he didn't infringe on our personal time. Even today (7/15/22) he's STILL did not complete his end of what we agreed and paid for with what's left to finish and we will have to pay someone else to correct his mistakes. The last time he came (07/10/22) to complete what was left to do (after he whined about this review I posted!) the "KING OF EXCUSES! had a blown tire after going to Home Depot for 2 hours with NO COMMUNICATION to us whatsoever to tell us what was going on. For the amount of money we spent and the hassle and inconvenience he brought into our life and this particular project: this was a HUGE MISTAKE hiring him. We learned a hard lesson and we are making sure no one has to endure this they way we did. Please hire someone more professional, I would hate to have someone else experience the unprofessionalism we had to endure with this guy! Not trying be mean, but I believe in quality craftsmanship for the money we spent. This wasn't that at all.

This is an overdue post! We loved working with Troy and his team. They were very prompt,…read moreresponsive, on time and within budget. We had a pretty sizable project and Troy was able to coordinate with the engineer and city for permits. He helped us select a wood alternative because we wanted low maintenance. We went with Timbertech and it was gorgeous! Troy was able to repurpose most of our old glass for the new railing and helped design the artificial grass area and decorative wall that was previously covered in ivy. We are so thankful we found him and would highly recommend!

This deck gets more beautiful by the day and by night. Visitors to the house are always stunned at…read morehow nice it looks. Again, highest recommendation possible. Outstanding job Troy!

I had such a great experience working with Wolf Renovations from start to finish Their…read morecommunication was great throughout the entire process. I always felt informed and knew what was going on, They are family owned and genuinely great people to work with which made the whole experience that much better. It felt like working with my own family / friends. They were professional, reliable, and I could tell they really cared about the quality of their work. What impressed me the most was that they actually finished the project two weeks ahead of the timeline they originally gave me which was such a nice surprise. I would definitely recommend Wolf Renovations to anyone looking for a trustworthy company with great communication and people who truly care about their customers. I have my backyard project coming up next summer and will be calling them as they do outdoor as well.

Let me begin by saying how thrilled we are with the total renovation of our bathroom…read more We were in a bit of a rush as we were leaving on vacation and wanted the work to start as soon as we returned. I called on a Thursday and Eric and his team came to look at the job that afternoon. By Saturday we were in the showroom picking out materials and having a fully generated vision as well as a definitive price. The service was fabulous and we felt fully confident we chose the right company for us. The only reason I did not give a full 5 stars is that there were a number of times when the communication was less than we expected. It was mostly remediated once I brought it to their attention and I expect they will continue to improve in that area. We have a number of projects planned out for the next few years and I would not hesitate to call Wolf Renovations. I highly recommend this company!

Daniel and his team were amazing!!! I loved how they were there throughout the whole process from…read morestart to finish and knew what materials to recommend as well as the design process. Love how everything is custom and basically a one stop shop, great all around value. Cant recommend contra costa decks enough!

Dan is an expert in PVC decking products like those manufactured by TimberTech. I called him…read morebecause he was listed as a top contractor on their website. He came out to my home, reviewed the existing PVC deck, helped me to understand why the surface is wavy / pools water, and proposed what seems like a very well-reasoned fix. While we are still raising funds to hire him to perform that work, I wanted to share that my experience with him so far has been excellent. He is thoughtful, intelligent and genuinely a nice guy, qualities that are all too rare in contractors these days. He has gone above and beyond. I would not hesitate to hire Dan to build a deck for me in the future.

I have completed 2 projects with J.E.O. Construction. The experience was the same with both…read moreprojects. Jeff Olson was the General Contractor for the projects. The first was a complete bathroom demolition , design and rebuild. Jeff was the contact every step of the way. He recommended products and services offering the reasons behind his recommendations. In addition to completing the project in the time allotted and on budget he assisted me with other building issues.(Old homes have a lot of them). The project was so seamless he helped me with an upgrade on a pwoder room as well. My second project was a rebuild of a garage (really a shed like structure barely large enough to be a garage) into a finished useable space with laundry, storage and heating. Every subcontractor Jeff hired had the same ethical high standards. Their work was detailed and impeccable , all the while being respectful of my space. I would not think about reaching out to anyone else for a bid for future projects. Jeff's bids have been competitive with the others I received. Respecting the person and their work ethic is everything to me. I recommend Jeff and his company 100%!

Jeff created an incredibly well-constructed, gorgeous, luxurious, bathroom for us. Jeff and his…read moreguys are absolutely the best. I recommend them 100%! Some details: We talked to many contractors and received four bids for the project, and not only was Jeff's bid one of the most reasonable, he was the most knowledgeable, professional, and the easiest to talk with about the project. Jeff worked quickly and efficiently to complete the remodel on time, with great attention to detail. He had helpful tips regarding the design, and was positive and encouraging when we wanted to add features or modify the plan. He made the job seem easy, even though it was a pretty big remodel with very detailed plans. It was always "no problem" when we wanted something more, or when I asked him to do extras such as lighting in the bedrooms or adding towel bars in the other bathroom. We will definitely be looking to hire Jeff for more projects in the future.

We had a great experience working with KC Custom Builders on our project. From the very beginning,…read morecommunication was phenomenal. Nathan and his team were consistently responsive across phone, text, and email, and we always felt like we knew what was happening and what to expect next. That level of communication alone set them apart from many other contractors we considered. One of the standout aspects of the process was their use of Buildertrend. Having a centralized place for updates, schedules, selections, and messaging made the entire remodel feel organized and transparent. It eliminated a lot of the typical uncertainty that comes with construction projects and gave us confidence that nothing was slipping through the cracks. Given the complexity of our project and the inevitable unknowns that come with remodeling, we felt the schedule was managed very well. When adjustments were needed, they were clearly communicated, along with the reasoning behind them. That transparency made a big difference and helped us stay aligned throughout the process. The team was also very mindful of keeping our home clean and protected during construction. They took consistent care to minimize disruption, which made day-to-day life much easier while the work was ongoing. In terms of quality, there was a clear attention to detail at every stage, and especially in the finished work. You can tell they take pride in what they do, and the final result feels well-crafted, thoughtful, and built to last. We spoke with several contractors before moving forward, and while there were other solid options, none matched the level of transparency, organization, and ease of working that we experienced with Nathan and his team. They were straightforward, professional, and genuinely focused on delivering a good outcome. We have already recommended KC Custom Builders to friends and neighbors and will continue to do so. If you're looking for a team that communicates clearly, manages the process well, and delivers high-quality results, they are an excellent choice.

HOMEOWNERS BE AWARE! DO NOT PAY FOR THE ITEMIZED BID!!…read more We hired Nathan Casey to do an itemzied bid for our home remodel project. He charges people $3,000 to give a detailed bid for projects. Our experience led us to the conclusion that Nathan was more interested in charging us for an estimate and that he ultimately had little intention of taking the job (unless we bit on his extremely and surprising "final bid"). We'll explain why. First he gives you a ballpark number. At the time we already had all of our architect and structural drawings that he reviewed. And he had come to the house a couple of times. His delivered an estimate that ranged from $500K - $800K, without any details about what drove that range. Knowing what we know now, that should have been the first red flag. Someone with his background and experience should never had given that large of a range as all plans were done, and most of the major materials were chosen. Yet, we hired him to do an itemized specific estiamate, for $3000, so that we could seriously consider him for the project. After agreeing to pay the fee and hiring him, he missed deadline after deadline of providing us a final bid we could consider - which jeopardized our ability to commit to the contractor we ultimately selected while we waited. He told us that his estimate would take 4-6 weeks and we didn't have a final number until over 8 weeks. He kept forgetting specific information that was given to him, like what materials were being used where. He also kept misunderstanding the structural drawings and insisting that the information needed validating (which it did not, we are using the same structural now for the job and they are correct). Also, as an interesting corroborating side note: his final bid never involved his stated intention to inspect our attic and crawlspace/foundation to ensure accuracy. Is that evidence that his "final" bid wasn't in good faith, accurate, or best practice... given the substantial work to our foundation and roof in this project? As we communicated to him in person, the fact that he gave us an "original range" in writing of $500k-$800k for our project (which included full architectural, engineering, electrical, and most all design plans)... but he still required $3000 for an "accurate bid"... only to then deliver a final bid at $830k without any project scope change... was revealing. When we asked him point blank: "under what circumstances was this project ever possible to be $500k"... he provided no answer. Interestingly enough, after many delays and us pinging him on delivering his final estimate over the 8 weeks we engaged, when it came to collecting his $3000 bid fee Nathan then frequently emailed and texted us, and was very focused and communicative around collecting.

Charlie has done various projects in my home over the past few months - he does exceptional work…read more I would highly recommend Charlie for any home project, repair or remodel. Below are a few words I use to describe Charlie and his work - - Trustworthy (so important when you're hiring someone to work in your home) - Talented - He can do custom work that is so detailed and creative - Affordable - After working with Charlie for awhile now, I never feel the need to question his pricing or get other quotes. The price you pay for the quality is incomparable to any other company (and trust me, I've done my fair share of research). - Fast! Charlie isn't only good at what he does, he can finish a job in record time compared to other people I've hired. - Personable - People buy from people they like, right? After meeting Charlie, how could I even look elsewhere? He really takes the time to get to know his clients and builds a relationship. - Positive & Happy - You can always find him smiling (and singing while he works, haha). - He can really do it all - I'm convinced that he can build and fix anything (he even fixed my bike when I didn't even ask him to). I continue to call Charlie for all my home projects and always refer him to friends and family.

I contacted Charlie via Yelp about a month ago and gave him a detailed list of a few items in our…read morehome that we needed help with. He was very responsive then. He stopped by one morning to look over the project. As we showed him what we needed, I couldn't help but notice that he took no notes (he didn't even have a notepad or anything), offered no input, asked no questions, and only took a few quick pictures. He was in and out in less than 15 minutes, if that. Other contractors spent double and even triple the time going over the project with us. He seemed very disinterested when he arrived, which confuses me because he knew what the project entailed before we even made an appt. If he wasn't interested, why bother wasting our time? When he left our house, I had a feeling we'd never hear from him again. And guess what? We never did. UPDATE: I'm upping the rating to 3 stars because Charlie followed up after reading my review and I appreciate that.

After deciding on using TimberTech material, I found Sliwinski & Co. through TimberTech's…read morecontractor list -- they're listed as a Platinum Pro and they absolutely lived up to that reputation. I originally reached out because I needed repairs to my composite stairs and railing, which was oddly bent out of shape. Of all the contractors that came out, Jarrad of Sliwinski Decks really stood out. Jarrad came out for a detailed estimate and spent nearly an hour inspecting everything, explaining what he was seeing, and walking me through the possible causes, going over material recommendations and took my budget into account. What I thought to be wear and tear, Jarrad's sharp eye discovered the damage to my staircase was caused by an adjacent sidewalk that had buckled and was pushing into the railing, which caused the entire staircase structure to fail. Jarrad was honest, upfront, and super easy to work with. He walked me through the process, worked with my timeline, and gave clear recommendations on what needed to be done -- especially helpful since I have an HOA to deal. He also set the expectation in advance that more damage could be hiding underneath but wouldn't know until the stairs were demolished. I was appreciative of that, full transparency, no upselling - just having realistic expectations. The project was completed by Mike who handled everything by himself, and he was fantastic. Even though the project was relatively small, he treated it with the same care and professionalism you'd expect on a big job. He's extremely detail‑oriented, very knowledgeable, and also trained as arborist -- which came in handy given the root issues. When he opened up the stairs and found dry rot in the stringers, he explained everything clearly and ordered materials right away to finish the job. It added a couple of extra days, but he never rushed or cut corners. The end result looks amazing. The finish and color choices turned out great, and even neighbors walking by commented on the craftsmanship and how good the new staircase looked! Pricing: I received estimates from four other companies, and Jarrad's pricing was the most fair and reasonable by far - and very straightforward, no add-ons or price markups on supplies as I paid the vendors directly using his volume-discounts. They also recommended a fantastic painter who finished the siding details. I'd absolutely hire Sliwinski Deck again and highly recommend them to anyone who wants work done right.

Jarrad, of Sliwinski Deck Building and Design, helped me out with an issue with our HOA. He is a…read moredeck builder and has experience with dry rot issues. I asked him to assess my deck situation and write a letter with his expert opinion. He came over promptly, looked at the situation, and wrote a letter with his findings. I was very fair with his pricing for this unique situation, and I was grateful for how quickly he produced a letter for me. I will likely have him come back to waterproof my decks, and would not hesitate to call him for any other decking issues I might have.